SOCIAL 'STATEMENT.' The hair and how it is 'worn' or grown on the head is the most immediate personal statement made by individuals as to their preferred ROLE in life. Often used as a sexual attractant, the hairdo (like all other 'parts' of our whole Self-identity) can become HOLISTICALLY-ENFORCED through time; resulting in a physical 'proof' of one's personal Statement.. as in the 'tonsure' or Franciscan-style skull-cap baldness tendency in (especially) men, who wish to cultivate a public 'image' of themselves as a peace-loving, kind 'brother' even though that image CONFLICTS with certain tendencies to the contrary. Hair loss may coincide with sudden changes in self-image, often due to traumatic experiences that challenge one's previous self-Statement. GENETIC TENDENCIES must, naturally, be considered a significant factor.
SPIRITUAL SENSITIVITY. As the 'highest' actually 'living' tissue of the body, the scalp reflects CONTACT WITH HIGHER TRUTHS. Conflicts of religious opinion, philosophy or strong 'psychic phenomena' that are difficult to deal with may trigger a sympathetic development of skin-distress to the scalp.
SOCIAL SENSITIVITY. Touch is the most potent form of interpersonal contact available to us; any traumatic or conflict-generating events in life may trigger a sympathetic reaction to the skin AT THE LOCATION ON THE BODY WHICH 'DESCRIBES' THE AREA OF STRESS. Whether eczema, rashes, boils or more serious skin-conditions, the holistic implication is that one's inner sensitivities are being challenged or 'outraged' by events that require us to OVER-RIDE our normal responses, behaviors and feelings.
INFORMATION-PROCESSING. While there are many other things that we value highly and rely upon in life, INFORMATION or 'factual input' and how we deal with it is a powerful influence in life. Anytime we are forced to deal with INFORMATION-OVERLOAD or CONFLICTING IDEAS ABOUT REALITY, we may experience a sympathetic response from our brain and nervous system which processes that information. From migraine headache to spinal meningitis or other brain-and-spinal conditions, Information-related crises require deep analysis of one's Information-Conflicts and how to restore a sense of ORDERLY COMPREHENSION OF REALITY.
PSYCHIC SELF-'CONTAINMENT.' Our ability to BE OUR OWN UNIQUE TYPE OF PERSON is holistically centered in the bones of the skull. Trauma, injury or illness affecting this area indicates a difficulty 'remaining who we are.' The holistic suggestion is that one look at events or circumstances that may be FORCING CHANGE to the self-identity of the individual psyche, and seek ways to resolve the IDENTITY-stresses.
SHOWING ONE'S TRUE FEELINGS. 'Expression' or 'the look on one's face' is subject to stress from any situation which limits our ability to fully EXPRESS our inner feelings. From having to conceal or 'falsify' our feelings, to having to 'face' strong opposition to those feelings from others, the face can experience a sympathetic response ranging from partial paralysis to inflammations, rashes, neurological 'ticks' or other abnormalities. Full, honest and stress-free SELF-EXPRESSION is, of course, the holistic 'recommendation' in all such situations.. though that often requires changes in the interpersonal 'climate' or lifestyle-situation.
GETTING THE 'MESSAGE.' Other people are constantly 'telling' us their feelings, needs and opinions. When we (for whatever reason) cannot or do not RECEIVE those feelings or give them credence, a sympathetic response may occur in the ears and auditory canal. From earache to tinitus ('ringing in the ears') or inner-ear infections or hearing-loss, such reactions indicate a 'message-barrage' that we are incapable of dealing with. A typical example would be the 'input-overload ear-ache' experienced by young children unaccustomed to school-room levels of 'message-input' from teachers, classmates and parents combined. While some hearing conditions do not respond to holistic improvements, in general it is recommended that a 'break' be taken in the message-input department while the stress is released. NOTE: some instances of auditory abnormalities are connected with unusual PSYCHIC STATES, including 'spirit-communication.'
RECOGNIZING OBJECTIVE FACTS. 'Seeing is Believing!' We sometimes have to see and admit facts that we would prefer NOT to have to admit. Such conflicts between INNER 'VISION' and OBJECTIVE FACTS can cause a sympathetic response from the eyes and optical nerves.. leading to pain, impaired vision or other abnormalities. The holistic recommendation in such cases is to ADMIT THE TRUTH and find new ways to 'see' the future that are more realistic. NOTE: there are SOME things that we can see which challenge every conventional idea of 'reality.' Whether called hallucination, clairvoyance or 'divine visions' these events, too, can only be accepted and DEALT WITH as 'in-SIGHT' into the Self and it's relation to a Reality which may be far stranger than any of us realize!
PSYCHIC SOUNDBOARDS; how we 'register' subliminal input from others. Human beings are not always completely 'up-front' with each other about their real feelings. Sometimes we are being sent one 'message' verbally, and quite another on a silent, emotional level. In such situations, the Sinus cavities in the face and skull can have a sympathetic response in the form of pressure, blockage and infection which informs us that we are receiving PSYCHIC INPUT in between people's words. The holistic recommendation is CLEARING THE AIR through communication; asking others their feelings and expressing one's own, until eventually one can 'track-down' the source of the pressure. NOTE: some extremely sensitive 'psychics' experience sinus-blockage as part of their telepathic and clairvoyant sensitivity, and only advanced psychic-development training can help them 'track-down' THOSE sources.
TESTING THE AIR AROUND US. Mankind may be thousands of years away from the other animals in intellectual development, but we retain many animal-level senses and instincts that our 'civilized' lifestyles do not teach us to recognize. The sense of SMELL is one of those. Recognized as the most direct sensory pathway into the brain, Smell informs us on an instinctive or animal-level of our safety, social 'welcome' and natural association with others. When we attempt to over-ride this instinctive, unconscious knowledge, we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of nose bleeding, blockage, pressure or other afflictions to the nasal cavity and linings. The holistic recommendation is greater PERSONAL SPACE, and the ability to surround ourselves with the people and other 'smells' that we ENJOY personally.
THE SOCIAL INVITATION. No other part of the body so reflects our happiness or it's absence as do the lips. Smiling or frowning, open with anticipation or trembling with emotion, the lips are almost a barometer of human feelings. When our feelings toward others is severely traumatized, we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of cold sores, blisters, inflammations or other painful conditions.. or even impaired nerve control of the lips and mouth. The holistic recommendation is to 'clear the air' through honest communication, restoring the sense of social 'desirability' and permission to relate as we are inclined to do.
INCOME AND THE EARNING OF WEALTH. We truly live 'hand to mouth,' no matter how wealthy or removed from manual labor we may be.. for the Body/Mind/Spirit Interface 'knows' that all 'income' MEANS 'food.' When we are undergoing financial stress or change, we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of pain, infections or other trauma to the teeth, gums or inner mouth regions. The holistic recommendation is Career-stress reduction, financial planning or other work-and-wealth related improvements designed to minimize or end the stress over 'how to earn the food' one needs.
KEEPING YOUR HEAD ON STRAIGHT! Structurally, the only real 'meaning' of the neck is that it holds our head on. Anytime one experiences a conflict between Ideals and Reality, the neck may experience a sympathetic response in the form of mis-aligned bones, nerve pain or difficulty moving or turning the head. The holistic recommendation is to find ways to narrow the gap between Idea and Fact; either making our Ideals more realistic or making our Reality more ideal.. or BOTH!, whatever it takes to remove the CONFLICT and 'get your head on straight' again.
KEEPING IT IN OR GETTING IT OUT! The throat has the unique role of EITHER swallowing things (such as food and drink) or expressing things (such as words or song.) Sometimes, however, we get the two functions confused, and start 'eating words' (your own or someone else's.) This can cause a sympathetic response in the throat; in the form of sore throat, laryngitis (loss of voice) or even difficulty with the swallow-reflex. The holistic recommendation is to decide whether one is 'having something shoved down your throat' or whether you are swallowing words that YOU really WANT to speak. In most cases, one or the other will be occurring, and merely deciding to change that pattern is enough to end the sympathetic reaction. NOTE: many throat stresses become severe enough to allow the development of virus-infections, requiring medical attention to fully correct it.
BEARING THE LOAD. The shoulders are the only part of the body which can carry a heavy weight for any great length of time. As such, they 'mean' exactly that to the Body/Mind/Spirit Interface. Anytime we experience stress or change to the burden-bearing part of our life.. such as too much responsibility at work, or a change in our work 'load'.. we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of pain, loss of strength or nerve-conditions to the shoulder areas. The holistic recommendation is WORK-LOAD REDUCTION.. though that is easier said than done, in many cases. Often we feel we simply MUST 'bear it' because other cannot; and our condition may worsen instead of getting better from knowing why the problem began! However, since massage, heat, acupuncture, chiropractic care and other treatments can often reduce the pain of work-load stress, many people continue to overwork long after the body has advised them to stop it. Eventually, the body INSISTS!, and severe distress is it's final word.
REACHING OUT TO OTHERS. The 'social Embrace' or how we reach-out to other people depends on both US and THEM; problems reaching-out OR a difficult relationship either can traumatize us about RELATING, and a sympathetic response may occur that causes pain, weakness, numbness or other distress to the arms. The holistic recommendation is RELATIONSHIP COUNSEL; find the STRESS and REMOVE IT. Sometimes that means working on one's OWN relating skills, while other situations may require work on our partners, co-workers or other important social contacts. The real focus must be; RELATING and RELATABILITY. The details will differ from case to case.
THE SOCIAL 'POSE.' Everyone (even those who think themselves completely 'natural' in their way of relating!,) has a 'pose' or ATTITUDE toward Relating; and this is visible in how one 'postures' the hand, using the WRISTS to position them. From 'limp-wristed' to 'hand-fluttering' to 'stiff-armed' we identify our Social Attitude to others, constantly. When any form of conflict or injury to our Social 'Pose' occurs, there may be a sympathetic response in the form of pain, inflamed joints, weakness or other abnormalities to the wrist. The holistic suggestion is to discover what the trauma WAS and CORRECT IT through re-building self-confidence and social 'poise.' Grace with strength might be a good motto for wrist-trauma healing; for we need BOTH in order to be both strong and flexible enough to remain ourselves in a world full of OTHER approaches to social contact.
OUR TOOLS OF THE TRADE. To the Body/Mind/Spirit Interface, our hands are our PROFESSION in life. Whatever we have 'put our hands to' as a career, our relationship to it is reflected in the strength and health of our hands and fingers. Any sudden trauma or change to our work-skills (such as a lay-off or job-transfer) can cause a sympathetic response in the form of pain, weakness or other distress to the hands. The holistic suggestion is that one should re-evaluate your professional skills and job-performance, seeking a less stressful or more enjoyable work for your hands to do. While this MAY involve career-change, it may also be a simple matter of Continuing Education or even shared work-duties, to free your hands for happier 'employment.'
ONE'S PERSONAL 'BOUNDARIES.' We each occupy 'personal SPACE' in life. Some need more, some less of it. But anytime we are being either 'invaded' or having our space taken away from us, we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of injury, pain or other distress to the rib cage and surrounding muscles. The holistic recommendation is that you try to identify how (or whether) your personal Space is being altered by circumstances you cannot control.. and find ways to ADAPT to it if you cannot keep it from happening. In any case, setting WORKABLE 'BOUNDARIES' for your own territorial needs is the real issue.
PERSONAL 'BREATHING ROOM.' Crowding or the over-pressurized emotions of living too closely-inter meshed with others from whom one cannot get enough distance to 'be yourself' can trigger a sympathetic response from the lungs and bronchial airway leading to asthmatic pressures, coughing, respiratory infections or other ailments. The holistic recommendation is for SPACE-CHANGE; restructuring one's lifestyle to allow 'Breathing Room' and the permission to BE YOURSELF without constant stress from those around you. NOTE: if water-retention is involved (as in pneumonia or emphysema) a 'Sympathy Crisis' or excess of EMOTIONAL CONCERN for (or FROM!,) others is often involved.
STAYING IN THE FLOW. We live our lives by COMMITMENT to the people, places and things we LOVE or 'believe in.' Anytime this 'flow of life' which we have committed-to becomes UN-TENABLE for us (and we MUST allow change in things we do not WANT to see change,) we may experience a sympathetic response from the Heart and it's arteries.. leading to irregular heartbeat, abnormalities of blood-flow or 'upheavals' such as heart-attack. The holistic recommendation is for a thorough re-evaluation of your COMMITMENTS in life; from career to family, relationships to recreation.. seeking areas of commitment that are no longer SUPPORTABLE as a 'happy FLOW' in your life. Updating one's commitments may reduce the stress to these vital life-sustaining tissues.
THE 'DRIVING FORCE' OF PERSONAL PREFERENCE. Of the many human emotions, DESIRE is among the most central to our happiness. When we cannot get the things we desire, we may become angry, frustrated, depressed or lethargic.. and we may experience a sympathetic response from the great muscles which pump our lungs (the Diaphragm) or the muscle which pumps the Heart (the Pericardium;) leading to irregularities of heartbeat, blood-pressure, breath-control or circulation of blood throughout the body. The holistic recommendation is for an honest re-appraisal of one's REAL DESIRES IN LIFE, seeking areas of personal affection that are missing, difficult to relax about or otherwise traumatic. The real issue is HAPPINESS; what is preventing that MUST be addressed, to restore a sense of contentment.
OBEYING THE AUTHORITIES THAT RULE US. We are each 'ruled' by whatever we consider 'the Authority Structure' in our lives. Whether the Law, our Spouse, Family, Traditions, Divine Authority or 'destiny' these Rulers literally DRIVE US to obey their wishes through deep psychological influences which govern the secretions of our endocrine or ductless gland system (most of which are located in the brain and torso;) leading to such problems as abnormal weight-conditions, energy-crises such as exhaustion or insomnia, and fluctuations in the body-temperature and other metabolic changes. The holistic recommendation is a re-evaluation of the things which 'Rule' you; seeking ways to either change them, relax about them or make them less stressful. A basic guideline is that NO ONE IS REALLY JUST A 'SERVANT;' and we do not have to spend our lives 'obeying' others. HAPPINESS rather than 'duty' is the key to healthy living.
'THE ONE LIVING INSIDE YOU.' The Soul or Spirit may not be a 'medically recognized' organ, but it DOES have profound implications for our wellbeing. Anytime we become 'dis-spirited,' self-judgmental or in any other way SOUL-'sick' we may experience a sympathetic response from the inner organ which performs the same job for the body that the Soul does for the whole Self; the LIVER.. which purifies the body and stores-up the nutrients in our blood-stream for future use. Imbalances of Soul or Spirit can lead to blood-impurities, hardening or inflammations of the Liver and other potentially life-threatening conditions. The holistic recommendation is SPIRITUAL 'HOUSE-CLEANING;' finding the areas of self-judgement, guilt, shame or other spiritual crises, and 'making Peace with one's Spirit.' NOTE: a strong connection between such judgements and out-worn religious fears is often part of liver-related conditions.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS: The Ability To JUDGE WISELY. Bile (or Gall) is a powerful 'analytic acid' secreted by the Liver and stored in the adjoining Gall Bladder for later secretion into the digestive organs.. where it breaks-down (or 'analyzes') our food. Anytime we are under great stress to 'analyze' things accurately in our lives we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of DIGESTIVE-ACID IMBALANCES leading to under or over-acid stomach, indigestion, pain or inflammation of the gall bladder (or the development of 'gall stones' in the gall bladder.) The holistic recommendation is ACCURATE ANALYSIS OF THE STRESSES WE ARE UNDER. Often these will be found to be relationships or situations in which we have failed to be properly CRITICAL.. allowing less than honest opinions to be expressed, and thereby damaging our sense of FAIRNESS. Honest expression of one's critical opinions and a full 'venting' of one's feelings is recommended.
THE SATISFYING OF AMBITIONS. Our personal 'appetite' for food and our ability to 'digest' (or analyze) it properly is reflected in the primary digestive organ of the Stomach. Anytime we undergo change in our Ambitions (or 'appetite for success') in life, we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of stomach distress. From nausea (the desire to reject our former ambitions) to lack of appetite (uncertainty about what we really WANT in life) or nervous stomach (anxiety about whether our ambitions will be successful) or even the development of stomach ulcers (over-emphasis on 'success' of our ambitions,) such imbalances imply AN AMBITION-CRISIS. The holistic recommendation is a thorough analysis of what you consider 'success' to be, and finding new ways to be HAPPY about your 'success drive' until you can again happily 'stomach' your life.
SYSTEMATIC ATTAINMENT. The ability to plan-out and logically attain one's goals through the 'daily grind' of WORK-EFFICIENCY is the natural follow-up to our ambitions.. having an exact mirror in the function of the Small Intestine into which our food passes from the Stomach, to be 'ground-up' and systematically reduced to useful elements. Anytime our ability to 'grind ahead' in attaining our goals is impaired, we may experience distress to this intestine, leading to cramping, burning, pain or bowel gas-buildups or other digestive problems. The holistic recommendation is for career and goal re-evaluation followed by streamlining of work-systems, logical problem-solving and efficiency-improvements.. until we can again turn the 'daily grind' into a sense of daily ACCOMPLISHMENT.
NURTURING THE BLOODLINE. As our food is finally reduced to useable elements it is passed to the Spleen to be distributed to the body via the bloodstream.. which is a mirror-reflection of how the human FAMILY and HOME-LIFE caretake the individuals within it. Anytime we are having problems with DOMESTIC or FAMILY 'NURTURE' we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of poor food-assimilation or the inability to properly USE the nutrition we are taking-in.. leading to bloating, gas, diarrhea, exhaustion or pain in the mid-back and abdominal areas. The holistic recommendation is FAMILY or DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIP COUNSEL, directed at finding where the 'Nurture' or SUPPORT Crisis is in one's life, and restore the sense of being 'taken care of' by the 'bloodline' or household.
PERSONAL 'SWEETNESS.' One of the primary nutrients of the body is Blood Sugar.. the most immediately-useable nutrient sent into the blood after digestion. This sugar is regulated by the Pancreas and it's glands, which determine the LEVEL or AMOUNT of sugar in the blood. Anytime we are having difficult with our own INNER 'sweetness' as a person, we may experience a sympathetic response in the form of blood-sugar imbalances including hypoglycemia and diabetes. The holistic recommendation is a full review of the subject of personal 'sweetness.' Are you TOO 'SWEET' for your own good.. meaning incapable of expressing your angers, frustrations and personal needs? Or do you 'bounce' between 'sweet' and SOUR or BITTER as a personality? Such questions rightly answered may have some influence over blood-sugar levels; though genetic patterns may also have great influence over it as well.
LETTING GO OF THE PAST. Once we have digested our experiences in life, we need to RELEASE them, just as the body does with past food-intake. Anytime we have difficulty letting go of past experiences.. whether from guilt, attachment to the status-quo or other 'anal-retentive' tendencies.. we may experience a sympathetic response from the lower bowel, leading to pain, inflammation, bleeding or even rupture (or perforation) of the Colon and it's Appendix. The holistic recommendation in for LIFE-CHANGE: allow yourself to let go of the situations (or, if need be, the relationships) which are no longer 'right' for you.. and (like yesterday's food) 'pass along' the way. NOTE: refusal to let go when we know we really WANT TO can produce life-threatening situations. Caution and speedy resolution is needed.
HEALING THE BLOODLINE. Our 'bloodline' or genetic family or household is just as capable of having things to let go of as the individual body is. Whether old 'traditions' or such stresses as child (or parent) abuse, religious opinions that make happy relating impossible or other traumatic 'legacies' such problems may become intolerable and lead to a sympathetic response from the organs which perform the function of purifying the blood for the body.. the Kidneys; leading to infections, kidney stones or even kidney failure. The holistic recommendation is LETTING GO OF FAMILY-ENFORCED PATTERNS, beliefs or behaviors that one does not 'agree' with. While this may lead to interpersonal stresses of it's own, such Self-liberation may have a healing effect on the Kidneys.. and you simply cannot LIVE without their help! The issue to remember is that 'family traditions' are only valuable if they are HEALTHY for all members of the bloodline.
RELEASING SOCIAL PRESSURES. Water, which forms the vast majority of our bodies, represents to the Body/Mind/Spirit Interface SHARED EMOTION. Anytime we are having difficulty getting our society to SHARE with us emotionally, we may experience a sympathetic response in difficulty releasing urine from the urinary bladder. On the other extreme, over-pressurized social situations may inflame the bladder and urinary tract, leading to incontinence (inability to control urination) or infections to the urinary tract. Sexually transmitted viruses (rightly called 'social diseases') are another indication of over-emphasis on RELATING within society. The holistic recommendation in all bladder complaints is RELEASE OF PRESSURE. Look for ways to RELAX about how society sees you and your way of fitting-into it.
RE-CREATING LIFE. Regardless of our sexual gender, we each have the ability to 'give life' on an almost godlike level.. through sexual reproduction and OTHER acts of CREATIVITY. From the arts and music to social reform, there are many ways of Re-Creating Life; and ALL of them are symbolized to the Body/Mind/Spirit Interface as our Sexual Organs and their functions. While we can all see the reproductive 'reason' for sexual attraction between breeding pairs, we often overlook the fact that (holistically speaking) ALL SEXUAL DESIRE IS THE DESIRE TO 'RE-CREATE' LIVING PEOPLE. Anytime one is having any form of distress or dysfunction to the sexual organs, the holistic recommendation is to look-anew at your sexual DESIRES, trying to see them as a desire to RE-CREATE the people and sexual behaviors you are attracted-to.. for stress or dysfunction to the sexual organs holistically MEANS 'CREATIVITY CRISIS.' What you are here to 're-create' and how your sexual nature fits into that is part of the puzzle you must solve! Look to Creativity for answers to any problem involving (in women) the uterus, vagina and ovaries.. and (in men) the penis, testes and prostate (all of which are part of the need to Re-Create Life through shared Sexual PLEASURE.)
THE UPRIGHT ATTITUDE or Philosophy. How we 'hold ourself upright' as a person (our posture) 'means' to the Body/Mind/Spirit Interface SELF-OPINION.. which is determined by our basic Philosophy in life. Anytime we experience trauma to that philosophy or the self-esteem it gives us, we may experience a sympathetic change in the spinal bones.. leading to a wide array of pains, spasms, nerve-flow abnormalities and other problems. The holistic recommendation is Philosophic Review.. looking for any possible out-dated ideas about ourselves that the trauma points-out.. as well as any SELF-ESTEEM problems we may be having. NOTE: structural injuries are extremely difficult to correct without professional help! Chiropractic, Spinology, Yoga, Massage or Physical Therapy may be needed, as you address the inner issues of OPINION and SELF-ESTEEM that influence your 'posture' in life.
THAT WHICH IS 'SACRED.' At the very 'foundation' of one's philosophy in life is SOMETHING that one holds 'sacred' or LIFE-GIVING. Whatever that happens to be for you (divinity by any name) influences your relationship with the base of the spine. Anytime one experiences anything that challenges or upsets one's relationship with divinity, there may be a sympathetic response in the form of Saecral pain, bone-misalignment or other injury. The holistic recommendation is a reconnection with divinity by whatever means is possible; whether meditation training, spiritual development courses or even religious 'rebirth' if that is one's opinion of divinity. The real issue is RE-ALIGNMENT WITH DIVINITY: the details must fit your own ideas or experience of what divinity IS.
THE PACE OF ONE'S LIFE. The hips set the 'pace' or speed of our walking movements. Consequently anything that challenges or changes the pace of our life (anything from aging to sudden demands for faster progress) can cause trauma to the Hips. The holistic recommendation is re-evaluation of the 'pace' of our daily lives, with an eye to MORE SENSIBLE or MORE EFFECTIVE 'pacing.' Are you moving TOO fast for your own good.. running a bit too hard?.. or in need of a sudden 'kick-start' to get you moving faster? The hips will tell you CLEARLY! Listen to their advice, and they will normally return to 'a happy pace' on their own.
'SUPPORTING' YOURSELF. The Legs are our primary 'supports' in life, and the way we 'stand up' for ourselves. As such, they reflect the Holistic 'meaning' of RIGHT LIVELIHOOD (or financial self-sufficiency) and other expressions of self-WORTH. Anything that distresses or changes our ability to Support ourselves can cause a sympathetic response in the form of pain, injury, strain or other problems with the Legs. The holistic recommendation is for SELF-SUPPORT (career or financial) PLANNING.. and changes to make self-support more viable for you. Also, if you are having difficulty in defending yourself against other points of view or authoritative personalities, self-confidence or even martial-arts training may be useful in healing Leg-related conditions.
'BOWING TO THE GREATER GOOD.' Life often puts us in situations where, in order to serve what we see as the Greater Good (such as the needs of the family, company or society) we must 'bend the knee' and BUCKLE-DOWN to our 'duty.' Such situations can trigger a sympathetic response in the form of pain, nerve abnormalities or other problems with the Knees. The holistic recommendation is to EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS FULLY while going on with whatever you feel you MUST do for the Greater Good. This can give you the inner feeling of properly honoring your own best interests as well as those that are 'greater' than personal in importance. Long-term knee-stress would indicate a need for greater emphasis on the Self, and less on 'duties' that are obviously stress-producing for you.
CHANGING DIRECTIONS IN LIFE. No other part of our anatomy is so crucial to our DIRECTION OF WALKING as the Ankles are. Consequently any trauma or stress over which direction to proceed in (or conflict with others over directions you are jointly moving in together) can cause a sympathetic response in the form of pain, strain or injury to the Ankles. The holistic recommendation for all Ankle problems is a careful analysis of your LIFE-DIRECTIONS in every area from career to lifestyle, relationships to long-term plans.. and try to find any areas of CONFLICT with others in your immediate 'support-group.'
TAKING A 'STAND' IN LIFE. We are deeply influenced by our relationships with others, and it is often difficult to make our own personal 'stand' on things known and respected by those we care about or work around. Anytime the stress this creates becomes more than we can 'stand' there may be sympathetic response in the form of pain, injury or other problems to the Feet, toes or toenails. The holistic recommendation in all such situations is to clearly define where you 'stand' on matters of importance at the time.. and get that recognized and validated by those around you. Look for any areas of CONFLICT between where you stand and the stand of others, for is is normally conflict that generates PAIN.
CONTACT WITH NATURE. The skin of our feet is our most constant contact with Mother Earth, and consequently the Soles carry all of the stresses we may have over contact with Nature. Injury or other problems to the Soles indicates a greater need for 'naturalism' in your lifestyle. Look for new ways to contact the Earth.. including gardening, hiking, swimming, etc... as ways to help comfort the Soles.
ASTHMA: Ego-Pressure; personal Ego-desires are conflicting with one's commitments to others
BLEEDING: Releasing Genetic History; letting go of past patterns inherited from one's family or society
CANCER: Un-Natural Self Image; considering oneself 'inhuman' or WRONG in one's (usually intimate relationship) Lifestyle
CHILLS, COLDNESS: In-Coming New Patterns; Evolutionary Inspiration underway
DIABETES: Sweetness Crisis; enforced 'squelching' of ANGER over long periods of time, usually family-enforced patterns
ECZEMA, Skin Rashes: Abrasion Crisis; having to tolerate unacceptable contacts or activities
EMPHYSEMA: Telepathic Overload; "drowning" in unexpressed interpersonal emotions toward oneself
FEVERS, INFECTIONS: Ego-Transcendence; releasing old patterns of self-identity and behavior
GOUT: Pampered Temper; a self-image in permanent 'pout'
NUMBNESS, WEAKNESS: Avoidance Crisis; something is being 'abdicated' or denied
PAIN however caused: Inflamed Focus; a problem-area pointed-out
PALSY, uncontrollable SPASMS: Response Crisis; not knowing how to react to others or situations
PNEUMONIA: Depression Crisis; "drowning" in Self-Pity over things that cannot be 'fixed' except by forgiveness